Question

Which expression represents a negative number? A.-4.5x-22.1 B.4.5x22.1 C.-45x2.21 D.-45x-2.21

Answer 1

• C.-45 x 2.21

Explanation:

When you multiply two negative or two positive numbers you get a positive result and when you multiply one positive and one negative number you get a negative result.

Looking at answer choices, we see

• A) negative x negative = positive
• B) positive x positive = positive
• C) negative x positive = negative
• D) negative x negative = positive

So the correct one is C

Answer 2

Hey there!

-4.5 * (-22.1)

= -4.5(-22.1)

= 99.45

4.5 * 22.1
= 99.45

-45 * 2.21

= -99.45

-45(2.21)

= -99

Therefore, your answer is:

Option C.

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